We are accustomed to the fact that the main use of fruit trees lies precisely in their fruits. But traditional medicine knows that the bark of such trees also has healing properties. Let's talk today about cherry branches, about their use for health promotion, about the features of the preparation and reception of medicinal drinks.
The chemical composition of the cherry branches
Before you start using any means of traditional medicine, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the basic properties of the base product. In this case - the branches of the cherry tree.
Find out how the cherry is useful for the human body.
The chemical compositions of the fruit of the cherry and the bark of this tree have similar main components:
- mineral substances - phosphorus, zinc, potassium, magnesium, copper, chromium, sodium, calcium, iron;
- organic acids;
- vitamins - B, PP, A, E, C;
- starch.
In addition, the cherry branches contain:- tannins;
- glycosides;
- catechins;
- flavonoids;
- lemon acid.
Did you know? Cherry berries used to treat epilepsy.
Medicinal properties of cherry branches
The healing power inherent in the cherry branches has a beneficial effect on various body systems:
- stimulates immune processes;
- enriches with vitamins;
- strengthens the vascular system;
- disinfects the mouth and pharynx;
- prevents the development of viral diseases of the respiratory system;
- cleans the kidneys;
- reduces pressure due to the diuretic effect;
- tones and energizes;
- slows down the aging process (due to the content of antioxidants);
- enriches with folic acid (important for pregnant and lactating women);
- improves the work of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT);
- inhibits the growth of benign formations;
- reduces the intensity of inflammatory processes in the joints.
All of the above properties made it possible to use cherry branches in traditional medicine for healing from various ailments.Indications for use
Long-term experience of using cherry twigs as a healing agent has identified diseases and conditions in which beverages prepared from such raw materials have the most beneficial effect. We list them:
- arthritis;
- intestinal atony;
- hypertension;
- diarrhea;
- uterine bleeding;
- myoma;
- gout;
- pollinosis (allergy);
- colds;
- diseases of the respiratory system (sore throat, tonsillitis, etc.);
- rheumatism.
Nettle, honeysuckle, hellebore, radish, pine sap, radish daikon, aconite are beneficial for the cardiovascular system.
Women in the position and nursing mothers will benefit from cherry branch tea due to the high content of folic acid in the drink. But before applying it is better to consult a doctor to avoid possible harm.
Contraindications
Before you begin treatment with traditional methods, you need to find out not only about the benefits of a particular remedy, but also about the possible harm or contraindications to use.
As for the cherry twigs, for their use there are not many contraindications:
- gastritis;
- duodenal ulcer;
- stomach ulcer;
- increased acidity of the stomach;
- diabetes.
Important! Do not forget about the dosage, duration and frequency of administration. In case of overdose, heartburn will be observed due to the high content of acids in the bark and wood of the cherry.
Harvesting and storage of raw materials
Most sources of traditional medicine talk about the collection time of cherry branches during spring swelling of the buds on the tree. In the middle lane, it happens at the end of April. For therapeutic use take young twigs up to 10 cm long. Cut them with a sharp knife from an unvaccinated healthy tree.
If you intend to frequently drink drinks from the branches of the cherry, then try to prepare them in such quantity that is enough for a year.
Cut off the branches should be washed and dried in a shaded, well-ventilated area. To do this, it is better to tie them into small bunches of 10-15 pieces and hang them on a rope. When the branches are dry, they are put in paper bags and stored in a dry place.
Use: How to Brew Cherry Sprigs
From the twigs of this fruit tree you can make healthy tea and decoction, which are used for various ailments.
Tea
To make tea, you need to take 4-5 twigs, chop or break them into small pieces (1 cm each) and throw in boiling water (0.5 liters). The pot is better to take from a stainless steel. When the water boils, you need to reduce the heat and cook on low heat for 10 minutes, then pour the resulting liquid into the teapot (without straining it) and insist there until the drink is saturated in color (15-30 minutes). Then strain the tea. The twigs can still be used twice for brewing, only each time the boiling time should be increased by 5-10 minutes. More than three times the raw material does not make sense to use, since the nutrients during this time will already be given to the maximum.
Prepare a healthy drink can not only from the branches of the cherry. Tea from the leaves of this fruit tree also has healing properties.
In tea, you can add a little honey or cinnamon. Drink no more than three cups a day. Tea helps with colds, with diarrhea, rejuvenates the body, nourishes it with energy, removes excess fluid. It is useful for pregnant and lactating women, people with poor blood clotting.
For uterine bleeding, you need to drink 1 glass three times a day for two days (on the third day the bleeding should stop). This drink is suitable for use as a fresh and infused. It can be drunk hot and cold.
Important! Brew tea should be in small quantities during the day to use it.
Decoction
Another drink that can be prepared from harvested raw materials is a decoction. It is prepared as follows: about 20 twigs are crushed, poured with cold water in a volume of 2 liters and put on a small fire. Boil for 15 minutes and insist for two hours, then filter. In the finished decoction, you can add a little honey.
Remember that the beneficial properties of honey are lost when heated, so do not add it to a very hot drink.
The resulting drink is used for various purposes. Depending on this, the frequency of administration and dosage changes:
- for the treatment of arthritis and inflammatory processes in the body - by a quarter cup four times a day;
- for the treatment of endometriosis and fibroids - three cups a day for a year (to prepare a decoction, take about 20 sprigs, pour two liters of cold water and boil for 5-10 minutes over low heat; leave for half an hour in a warm dark place);
- the same broth is used to treat diabetes. It is taken up to 5 times a day for 1 glass. Drink for 10 days, then take a break for the same period. Repeat the course two more times.
Did you know? Japanese Sakura is a type of cherry, but, unfortunately, its fruits are inedible. The abundant color of cherry blossoms pleases the Japanese not only for its beauty: it indicates a high yield of rice.
Cherry embers
For the treatment of seasonal allergies a month before it starts, you can make a drink from milk using cherry twigs. To this end, the harvested raw materials need to be cut into pieces of 5 cm, wrap them in foil and bake in the oven for about two hours until coals are obtained. Take one coal, crush it well and dissolve it in a glass of warm milk. You need to drink this drink on an empty stomach for ten days. After a ten-day break, repeat the course. The drink should be fresh and prepare every morning.
Now, not only Indian or Ceylon tea will be on your table, but also such a delicious and healthy drink made from sprigs of cherries. A decoction made from them will help in the healing of many ailments. Harvest healing cherry branches in spring, make drinks from them - and many diseases will recede.
